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September 9, 2024
Geoheat Potential of the Tauranga Geothermal System
The report identified that a key factor contributing to the underutilisation of available geoheat is a lack of awareness of the presence and potential of the resource
September 9, 2024
Dimmable Philips LED top-lighting fixtures support maximum efficiency and better use of energy
Great Lakes Greenhouses Enhances Cucumber Production with Philips GreenPower LED toplighting and GrowWise Control Systems
September 9, 2024
Up the creek without a paddle and a large hole in the canoe, now the canoe is patched up and has wings!
Energy prices fall substantially but is it a short-term blimp? Is this due to the Methanex shutdowns?
September 9, 2024
Michael Bednarz new Powerplants Australia CEO
Powerplants Australia have last month announced a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Michael Bednarz, to take over from Simon Gomme.
September 9, 2024
TNZ Mini Conference August 2024
The TomatoesNZ mini conference took place in Pukekohe (and online) 8th August 2024.
August 27, 2024
Purchase your 2024 Charity Golf Day Raffle Tickets online
This year the charity we are supporting is the Cancer Society
August 26, 2024
Meet the 2024 Grower2Grower Golf Day Sponsors
Pleased to introduce the sponsors for the Grower2Grower Golf Day 2024. Our Platinum Sponsor will be at hole number 1 on the course. A huge thank you to the Horticentre Group for their continued support of the G2G golf day.
August 27, 2024
MPI – decision to temporarily suspend all Imported Australian fresh Tomatoes the correct one.
The decision to suspend all fresh tomato imports from Australia is a significant relief for New Zealand's tomato growers. Given the risk posed by Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV)
August 27, 2024
Young Horticultural finalists gather in lead up to competition finals
Five skilled young people will this year compete for the coveted title of New Zealand’s 2024 Young Horticulturist of the Year.
August 27, 2024
Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) confirmed in Australia – what we need to know
Working together to safeguard Australia’s tomato industry against ToBRFV
March 29, 2021
Huwa-San Proven to Reduce Risk of ToBFRV Infection
Drastically reduce the risk of infection with viruses
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August 13, 2024
Plant & Food Research welcomes changes to gene technology regulations
Plant & Food Research scientists use gene technologies to understand the genetic controls of key plant characteristics
July 30, 2024
We have news. Reelenz has new owners.
After a decade as the man behind Reelenz, Lindsay Hamer formerly of Taylor Built, is retiring and has handed the reigns to Joe and Theunie Wiid from Extrutec.
August 13, 2024
Te Mata Exports Announces Retirement of Founding Director Murray Tait
"Murray’s contribution to Te Mata Exports and the wider industry has been nothing short of extraordinary"
July 15, 2024
Tomato grower applies Tobre after contamination
"Stabilization in deteriorated growth of ToBRFV-infected crop"
July 30, 2024
How to navigate the NZ gas market supply crunch: a guide for energy users – by Paul Farrelly – Lumen’s
New Zealand is currently experiencing a major natural gas supply crunch, posing serious challenges for gas users. This article provides:
